What can fix a toxic workplace?

I just read a great post about detecting and then fixing a toxic workplace.

Many CEO’s miss this critical understanding of why their toxic workplace is either not producing the results, or is failing.

Don’t under estimate these toxic symptoms and the 5 ingredients to a healthy environment.

Brian de Haaff, CEO of Aha! Says in his post-

Yes, it is important to be compensated well for hard work — but money alone cannot fix a toxic work culture. So, what can fix a toxic workplace?

Studies show that non-financial perks (such as recognition, remote work, and flexible schedules) make a considerable impact on employee engagement and job satisfaction. The best companies go beyond financial rewards and address what people really want — appreciation and the chance to be their best in every area of life. This is true if a company is already behaving well or recovering from poor behavior.

Here are five key ingredients that I believe are necessary for people to be happy at work:

Purpose

You want to feel like your work matters. So ask yourself: Do you know what you are working on each day and why? How does your work fit into the company's big picture? When the answers to these questions are clear, even your most mundane tasks will be fused with a sense of purpose.

Growth

Happiness does not come from maintaining the status quo. Leaders should provide a clear path for growth -- offering you opportunities to increase skills, take on new projects, and move into new roles. If this is not happening for you, you might need to pursue your own growth, whether it is volunteering for a new project, seeking out a mentor, or having an honest conversation with your boss about your career trajectory (or lack thereof).

Respect

This is a two-way exchange. You need to respect the company you work for and you need them to respect you right back. This is about more than just basic kindness (though that is important too). It is about taking actions every day to add to your reservoir of respect. Make an effort daily to listen closely, respond quickly, and show gratitude. Your company and teammates should do the same for you.

Autonomy

Another sign of a respectful culture is trusting you to get the work done. It should not matter if you are at the office late into the night or working from your own kitchen table. When a company offers this kind of autonomy -- whether it is remote work or a flexible environment -- it helps you bring your best to every part of life. You can work hard for your company while still being available for your friends and family.

Passion

Leaders help build happiness by providing all of the above, but it is ultimately up to you to find and pursue your own passion. Sure, not every day will have you jumping with joy -- but most days should be fueled by a love for what you do. If this passion is lacking, try to focus on finding small joys in your day-to-day tasks, such as helping a teammate in need or honing new skills.